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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Pick Prediction 12/9/2024
Bengals at Cowboys Injuries
Cincinnati left tackle Brown is out, and a defensive tackle is out on defense. Dallas left tackle is out with a linebacker and corner questionable. Dak Prescott is on IR. Cincinnati has a slight injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. The lowest rated unit is the Cowboys offense.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bengals at Cowboys—Cincinnati fell to 4-8 following their 44-38 home defeat to Pittsburgh. The Bengals gained 375 yards with 93 rushing for 6.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 520 yards to the Steelers with 410 passing on 39 attempts. Joe Burrow completed 28 of 38 for 309 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Dallas improved to 5-7 after their 27-20 home victory to NY Giants. The Cowboys posted 317 yards with 122 rushing for 3.8 yards per run. Defensively they held the Giants to 247 yards with 131 passing on 32 attempts. Cooper Rush went 21 of 36 for 195 yards and a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
Against the bad teams in their schedule the Bengals have taken care of business. They beat the Raiders by 17 at home, Browns by 7 on the road, Giants by 10 on the road, Panthers on the road by 10. Dallas defensively at home is allowing 35 points per game with 5.4 yards per run and 8.7 yards per pass attempt. Dallas has failed to cover five of six at home. The Bengals have covered five of six on the road. Cincinnati is 5-1 to the spread on the road as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. They are also 10-1 to the spread on the road facing teams that allow 5.65 yards per play or greater. Healthy Burrow and his playmakers against a backup QB with Dallas. Play Cincinnati -5.5.